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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,183.32, 144,277.43 and 45,570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,183.32, 144,277.43 and 45,570.48 is: 68,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,183.32 : 144,277.43 = 45,570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,183.32/144,277.43 = 45,570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,183.32x = 144,277.43 × 45,570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,183.32x = 6,574,791,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,791,510.41/96,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,356.88

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